Project Manager II – Permitting

Role Overview

• Prepare and submit permit applications to D.C. Metro regulatory agencies and AHJs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction).
• Independently lead complex permitting assignments using proven knowledge of AHJ requirements, regulations, terminology, and processes.
• Coordinate with agency officials to confirm requirements, track reviews, resolve issues, and address comments or revisions.
• Lead day-to-day client and agency communications, meetings, and permitting updates.
• Manage permit applications through all review stages while maintaining schedules and deliverables.
• Review architectural and engineering drawings to identify permitting requirements, risks, and potential conflicts.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of permit documents and provide guidance to junior PMs.
• Produce accurate work with limited senior oversight.
• Identify permitting risks and schedule impacts and develop mitigation strategies with Senior PMs.
• Plan and manage a varied workload across projects of different sizes and complexity.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide timely, professional service.
• Prepare project reports, status updates, and presentation materials.
• Contribute to team planning, workload coordination, and project strategy.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• At minimum 5–7 years of permitting, construction administration, regulatory coordination, or related project management experience.
• Working knowledge of construction, architecture, engineering, and municipal or regulatory permitting processes.
• Proven experience communicating and resolving permitting issues with Authorities Having Jurisdiction, municipal agencies, and other regulatory officials.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering plans and identify permitting requirements, risks, and document deficiencies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, competing priorities, and client deliverables with limited supervision.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with 401(k) Safe Harbor employer match.
• Paid Time Off: up to 20 days per year, prorated during the first year of employment.
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid holidays and paid leave benefits